Bachelor of Public Health

Central Queensland University

CRICOS Institution Code 00219C

Duration

156 weeks

Delivery

On Campus, Online

Study Load

Full-time / Part-time

Intakes

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Course Overview

About This Course

Become a leader in improving the health of communities and the wider population with a Bachelor of Public Health (Specialisation) at CQUniversity. Benefit from the support of experienced public health lecturers and authentic work-integrated learning opportunities including opportunities to complete two placement units relevant to your chosen major. Choose a Generalist, Environmental Health or Health Promotion Major.
In this course, you will not only develop a broad understanding of evidence-based strategies to address health risks and achieve higher standards of health and well-being, but also apply these strategies in real-world settings. With a strong emphasis on participation, prevention, and partnership with the community, you will build solid foundations of the socio-ecological model of public health. You'll also have the opportunity to develop and maintain community and industry partnerships in promoting public health and participate in the political process to advocate for health, social justice, and equity through contributions to public policy and decision-making.

During your studies, you will have the opportunity to complete practical placements in real-world settings, enabling you to enhance your employability further and put the skills and knowledge you obtain into practice.
Our public health degree offers you the flexibility to tailor your studies to your unique interests and career goals. You can choose to major in environmental health, health promotion or opt for a generalist major covering a broad range of public health topics. With a range of minors to choose from, you can customise your learning experience to suit your needs.
Environmental Health Major
You will learn to assess, monitor and evaluate environmental health issues. You'll gain skills to facilitate conflict resolution between agencies, regulated parties and communities. You'll do this by applying relevant law, provision of information and problem solving.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Brisbane

15 Boronia Rd, Brisbane, QLD 4009

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Provider's Published Fee

A$10,600 per year (Commonwealth Supported Place, 2026 indicative)

Duration

156 weeks

Intakes

Term 1, 2027 | Term 2, 2027

Study Mode

Full-time / Part-time

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Domestic students:

Minimum rank threshold: ATAR 60 | Selection Rank 60. This is the minimum eligible rank for entry to this course; achieving it does not guarantee a place, as entry may be competitive.
Your entry score is an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) if you are completing or have recently completed Year 12, or a Selection Rank calculated from prior VET or higher education study, or from work and life experience.
Recommended study: English (Unit 3 & 4 C) or equivalent and a General Science subject (Unit 3 & 4 C) or equivalent OR Associate Degree in Public Health OR relevant VET Certificate or Diploma.

International students:

International applicants are assessed on their overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications rather than on an ATAR or Selection Rank, and must meet the English language proficiency requirements below.
If you do not meet the entry requirements, CQUniversity offers English language and alternative entry pathways.

English language proficiency (all applicants)

English Language Proficiency Requirements

If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.

Applicants are required to provide documentation confirming completion of:

A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate IV qualification, or
An AQF Diploma level qualification, or
Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0

completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.

If you are an international student, additional requirements may apply, please visit international student information for more details.

If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:

An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT - Requires 75 or better overall and no score less than 17; or
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.

English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.

Each student will be assessed individually.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Completion of the Bachelor of Public Health (Specialisation) will prepare you to pursue employment opportunities in roles such as:

Environmental Health Officer
Health Promotion Officer
Public Health Nutritionist
Environmental Manager
Occupational health and safety roles (upon selection of appropriate minor)

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia (CAPHIA)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

VETASSESS

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units96 units

HLTH11027

Foundations of Health

Core unit

ENVH11001

Health and the Environment

Core unit

SCIE11022

Introductory Science

Core unit

PBHL11001

Public Health Data and Measurement

Core unit

PBHL11002

Public Health and Chronic Disease

Core unit

PBHL12001

Communicable Diseases and Public Health

Core unit

PBHL12002

Public Health Initiatives

Core unit

PBHL13001

Public Health and Environmental Sustainability

Core unit

SCIE11023

Scientific Research Fundamentals